Peggy talks about the hard numbers—and the risks with third-party access to tech systems. She says we need to know this is an ongoing uphill battle that we need to continually face, sharing her four-step approach.

She also discusses:

• An example from more than a decade ago—and what we can learn about it.
• A new report that highlights some recent numbers.
• What steps we can take next to prepare for a better tomorrow.

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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast

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Peggy Smedley and Tom Bradicich, chief product officer and CTO, Arete, talk about AI (artificial intelligence), outlining some of the notable breakthroughs. He gives a little history, saying AI has achieved celebrity status today.

They also discuss:

• What happened in 1947 and 1948 to spur along AI and the earliest applications of AI.
• What Y2K, Orwell, and Oppenheimer have in common.
• Some of the intriguing applications that have emerged in recent years—and four ethical categories to consider.

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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Tom Bradicich, Arete

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Peggy Smedley and Karen Panetta, fellow, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, talk about how to stay ahead of AI (artificial intelligence) and the smart home. She says we saw the same trend when websites first came up, with phishing schemes—and we will go through the same learning cycle with AI and deep fakes.

They also discuss:

• A safety checklist for how to tell when you are looking at a hallucination or a deep fake.
• Why AI will be the most prevalent technology in 2025—and what that will ultimately mean for the homeowner.
• The areas where AI can improve the smart home like energy efficiency.

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IoT, Internet of Things, Peggy Smedley, artificial intelligence, machine learning, big data, digital transformation, cybersecurity, blockchain, 5G, cloud, sustainability, future of work, podcast, Karen Panetta, Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers

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